Interim Chief Medical Officer Dr Gregor Smith told grieving families not to delay funeral proceedings, warning that such moves could create a dangerous backlog and increase strain on funeral and mortuary services. Social distancing rules mean only close family members can attend funerals at the moment, but Smith said that should not be a reason to delay funerals. (Daily Record)
Families should not delay funerals, CMO says
Interim Chief Medical Officer Dr Gregor Smith told grieving families not to delay funeral proceedings, warning that such moves could create a dangerous backlog and increase strain on funeral and mortuary services. Social distancing rules mean only close family members can attend funerals at the moment, but Smith said that should not be a reason to […]